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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 207.42 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 207.42 and 88.20 is: 121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 207.42 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/207.42 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 207.42 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 18,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,294.44/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.67

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